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Kilchoman, Founder's Cask, Calvados Double Cask Finish, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (54.8%)

  • Scotch Whisky
Product: 10008246484
Kilchoman, Founder's Cask, Calvados Double Cask Finish, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (54.8%)

Description

Kilchoman Distillery, founded in 2005, is one of the newest distilleries on Islay. It is one of the few farm distillers in Scotland, growing its own barley and producing whisky on-site. The Founder’s Cask series, including this Calvados Double Cask Finish, highlights its innovative approach to whisky production. The use of Calvados casks for finishing imparts unique apple and pear notes to the traditional smoky whisky produced here. 

Iain Glover, Spirits Advisor, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Product Type Scotch Whisky
Main Ingredients Barley
Region Scotch Whisky OLD SAP
Producer Kilchoman Distillery, Islay

About this spirit

Kilchoman Distillery, Islay

Founded in 2005, Kilchoman is Islay’s first new distillery in over 125 years and claims to be the only Scotch whisky producer to carry out every element of the whisky making process on site, from barley growing through to malting and bottling. Kilchoman is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland with an annual production of 90,000 litres of alcohol. It is the only inland distillery on the Island and is one of only six distilleries in Scotland to have its own floor maltings. However the key difference at Kilchoman is that the barley is grown on the farm at the distillery, whereas other distilleries purchase barley from around the country.
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Barley

Barley is a key ingredient in the production of some of the world's most renowned spirits, particularly whiskey and Scotch whisky. Malted barley is used as the primary grain in many single malt and blended Scotch whiskies, where it contributes a distinct malty, nutty, and sometimes smoky flavour profile. In addition to Scotch, barley is also a staple in the production of Irish whiskey, where it often lends a smoother, creamier taste. The versatility of barley as a grain makes it a favorite for creating complex and deeply nuanced spirits cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.

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